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NewsJuly 30, 2012

Ford Recalling MY 2001-2004 Escapes

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 423,634 2001-2004 model-year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control to address the risk of a stuck throttle.

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NewsJuly 30, 2012

NHTSA Defends Handling of Investigation of Toyota Vehicle Unintended Acceleration Events

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Administrator David Strickland defended the organization's investigation of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles in response to a letter from Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa).

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NewsJuly 23, 2012

NHTSA Finds Traffic Deaths Increased In First Quarter of 2012

WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has projected traffic fatalities for the first quarter of 2012, showing an increase of 13.5% over the first quarter of 2011.

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

NHTSA Releases Vehicle Safety Checklist for Summertime Driving

With temperatures soaring into the triple digits in many parts of the country this week, vehicle maintenance responsibilities become even more critical. This checklist can help make sure your vehicles are ready for the demands of summertime road trips.

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

Nissan Recalling More than 11,000 Juke Crossovers

WASHINGTON – Nissan North America Inc. is recalling 11,076 2012 model-year Juke crossover vehicles because the rear seat back runs the risk of separating during a collision, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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NewsJuly 17, 2012

Volvo Recalling 1,469 2011-2013 MY S80 Sedans

WASHINGTON – Volvo Cars of North America is recalling 1,469 2011-2013 model-year Volvo S80 sedans because a software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting properly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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NewsJuly 16, 2012

Ford Recalling 2013 MY Escapes, 2012 MY F-650 and F-750 Trucks

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is issuing two vehicle recalls – one covering 8,266 2013 model-year Escapes and another covering 783 2012 model-year F-650 and F-750 trucks.

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NewsJuly 3, 2012

Transportation Bill Provides Incentives for States to Adopt Stricter Safety Rules

WASHINGTON – The $105 billion transportation/student loan bill, passed by Congress on June 29, includes a number of provisions intended to improve traffic safety.

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NewsJuly 2, 2012

New GHSA Guideline Aimed at Assisting States in Collecting Crash Data

WASHINGTON -- The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has posted the 4th edition of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) Guideline in hopes of helping states determine what data to collect at the scene of a motor vehicle crash.

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NewsJuly 2, 2012

Volkswagen Recalling 2012-MY Audi Q5 Crossovers

WASHINGTON -- Volkswagen of America Inc. is recalling 13,172 2012 model-year Audi Q5 crossover SUVs because the front sunroof glass panel in these vehicles runs the risk of breaking in extremely cold weather, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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